Download PAP ART HISTORY SYLLABUS

CLASS: PAP Art History, 5th Period “B” Days
TEACHER: Mr. Nisbet, EXT. 3074
EMAIL: [email protected]
PAP ART HISTORY is an excellent opportunity to introduce students to the
wonders of art through the ages. Being able to develop the language to critically
analyze a work of art not only enables students to see history through an artistic
lens, but also allows students to be comfortable, knowledgeable, and successful with
any art related situation. Ideally, students will further pursue their college ready
preparation by taking the AP Art History course. With the skills and knowledge
they develop in THIS class, they will definitely be ready to perform and EXCEL in
AP ART HISTORY. 100% of students who have taken this PAP Art History class
have passed the AP test the following year.
*This syllabus is subject to change at Mr. Nisbet’s discretion.
UNIT I FIRST SIX WEEKS
Prehistoric Art – Cave Paintings, Stonehenge
Egyptian Art
Japanese Art after 1392
UNIT II SECOND SIX WEEKS
Greek Art through Hellenistic Period
Ancient Rome – Architecture and Sculpture
UNIT III THIRD SIX WEEKS
Art of Africa
Proto Renaissance
Northern Renaissance Art
UNIT IV FOURTH SIX WEEKS
Baroque Aesthetics
15th Renaissance Art
16th Renaissance Art
UNIT V FIFTH SIX WEEKS
French Realism
Romanticism vs. Neoclassicism
Impressionism, Post Impressionism, Fauves
UNIT VI SIXTH SIX WEEKS
Cubism: Analytical vs. Synthetic
Dada, Surrealism
New York School, Clement Greenberg
American Pop Art
CLASS: PAP Art History, 5th Period “B” Days
TEACHER: Mr. Nisbet, ext. 3074
EMAIL: [email protected]
Pre-Advanced Placement Art History is designed to provide students with foundations in
historical, formal, and contextual art terms. These terms will be accompanied by
examples of painting, sculpture, drawing, performance, architecture, and many other
forms of artistic expression. Students will be expected to develop a language for critically
examining and understanding artwork as well as forming an overall appreciation of
artwork throughout its history. The Dallas/ Fort Worth area has an exceedingly rich
artistic and cultural area, and students are encouraged to visit the areas museums in their
free time. This class serves as a Pre-Requisite for AP Art History for an incoming
sophomore.
Grading Policy:
50% Tests
25% Projects
25% Essays/Quizzes
If a student will be absent, it will be their responsibility for make-up work. For a
prolonged absent period of time, please email me ([email protected]) for
assignments. For materials, please bring both your sharpest mind and notebook everyday.
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the PAP Art History classroom.
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